King Manor Museum's exhibition “The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” The exhibition explores how Americans interpreted the nation’s founding during the 1976 bicentennial through the material culture of the […]
The Alice Austen House will commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence with The Great Chain, an exhibition exploring the Austen family’s role in the Revolutionary War. The exhibition will […]
Van Cortlandt House Museum presents Overlapping Empires, an exhibition by Jamaica-born, Bronx-based artist Samantha Box, on view from June through August 2026. Installed throughout the historic house, the exhibition brings […]
Spend the evening with the Richmond County Orchestra on Sunday, June 7th, at 4PM on the Conference House Lawn! As part of the Conference House's America250 Series, enjoy a special […]
Join the Lewis Latimer House and Cool Culture in celebrating Black history and community! What does community building look like to you? Join for a Juneteenth Family Festival in celebration of Black […]
As part of the Conference House’s America250 series, this concert honors the nation’s 250th anniversary through patriotic tradition and reflection. Celebrate Flag Day with the Staten Island Philharmonic in a […]
Bring your own favorite book on the American Revolution. Go deeper into the conditions of the 13 colonies that fomented the American Revolution. From the indigenous nations to the varying […]
Join the Queens County Farm Museum to celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial with a Historic Family Fun Day for all ages! Includes archery for kids, beeswax candle making, red-white-blue rag flowers, time […]
As part of the Conference House’s America250 series, this program highlights traditional craftsmanship and the skilled trades that were part of everyday life in early America. Join artisan Tina Kaasmann-Dunn […]
Explore Overlapping Empires online through a virtual exhibition presentation and discussion featuring artist Samantha Box. Join Van Cortlandt House Museum online for a virtual presentation and discussion of Overlapping Empires, a […]
Join Samantha Box for an artist-led walkthrough of Overlapping Empires, her site-wide exhibition at Van Cortlandt House Museum. Join Samantha Box for an artist-led walkthrough of Overlapping Empires at Van Cortlandt House […]
This two-gallery exhibit at Historic Richmond Town, “Founding Principles: The Declaration of Independence, Civics, and Staten Island” uses local historical examples and objects from our collection such as campaign buttons […]